2014 Summer L.A.B.S. CampsLEARNING ABOUT BASIC SCIENCE

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2020 Summer L.A.B.S. CampsLEARNING ABOUT BASIC SCIENCE

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Leap into the world around you with hands-on, informal STEM education!

What are L.A.B.S. Camps?

Register today!Click: impression5.orgCall: (517) 485-8116, ext. 132 Mail: 200 Museum Drive Lansing, MI 48933

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Impression 5’s L.A.B.S. Camps are developed with your child’s curiosity in mind. Our camps offer opportunities to play, create, and challenge your child’s understanding of scientific concepts through interactive projects and experiments. All age-specific camps are designed to encourage children to make fun, lasting, and meaningful connections to science.

Scholarships are available for all Summer L.A.B.S. Camps. For more information on how to apply, contact us at (517) 485-8116, ext. 132.

Ages 3-5:Camp: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Drop-off: as early as 8:00 a.m.Pick-up: as late as 12:30 p.m.Please bring your own snack daily.

Week-Long/Half Day CampCost: $115/Member $145/Not-yet Member

Ages 5-11:Camp: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Drop-off: as early as 8:00 a.m.Pick-up: as late as 5:30 p.m.Please bring your own lunchand one snack daily.

Week-Long/Full Day CampCost: $220/Member $280/Not-yet Member

Single-Day/Full Day CampJune 29-July 3, and August 24-September 4Cost: $60/Member $75/Not-yet Member

Think Tank CampsAges 11-14:Camp: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Drop-off: as early as 8:00 a.m.Pick-up: as late as 5:30 p.m.Please bring your own lunchand one snack daily.

Week-Long/Full Day CampCost: $220/Member $280/Not-yet Member

Sticky ScienceTuesday, September 1Come explore the sticky side of science through icky, squishy experiments! From stretchy polymers to sticky concoctions, we’ll unleash the hidden potential of substances all around us.

Extreme EnergyWednesday, September 2We’re taking science to the extreme in this day of energy-filled fun! Explore the power of kinetic energy, build an electric circuit, and discover how to harness the power of sustainable energy sources!

Do Try this at HomeThursday, September 3Come conduct experiments you can modify and recreate at home! We’ll try our hands at some kitchen chemistry, dive into density, and create static electricity! Science is all around us—especially at home!

Get Soaked Up!Friday, September 4Expect to get more than a little wet while challenging your understanding of one of our most important resources: water! Engage in hands-on experiences and learn about the water cycle, properties of liquids, and water-based art.

Towers & FortsMonday, June 29 Let your imagination soar as you challenge the forces of tension and compression to build truly epic towers! We’ll end the day on a high note with a life-size fort-building extravaganza!

Colorific ScienceTuesday, June 30Discover the science of colors as you make your own rainbow, create a colorful masterpiece, and experiment with color mixing!

Sunsational ScienceWednesday, July 1Learn the science behind the sun and UV rays through hands-on experimentation. Create sun prints, design an operational solar oven, and discover how sunscreen really works!

Inside OutThursday, July 2Come take a look inside things like computers, golf balls, and more to discover how they’re made and what makes them work!

Throwing ThingsFriday, July 3Whether we’re throwing, flinging, or slinging objects through the air, investigate the science of projectiles as you’re challenged to improve your aim, speed, and maximum distance.

Ready, Set, Race!Monday, August 24 Learn how to race with smarts by experimenting with friction, speed, and weight. Design your own model car and test it for speed. Join us for a friendly competition in the name of science!

LEGO® BuilderTuesday, August 25Unleash your creativity designing and building with LEGO®s! You’ll create totally unique constructions, prototype the fastest LEGO® cars, and build the strongest structure of the day!

Mission ImpossibleWednesday, August 26Calling all spy agents-in-training! Create your disguise and go undercover as we solve mysteries at your Science Center. You’ll use spy gadgets, decipher a secret message, and analyze evidence. It’s up to you, Agent, to solve the case!

GeocachingThursday, August 27Geocaches are small containers hidden all over the world and found via global positioning systems. Learn how to navigate your way to a nearby cache using satellite information, and create your own cache for others to find!

Crack the CodeFriday, August 28From complex computer scripts to secret messages to your own DNA, codes are all around us! Come learn the fundamentals of programming and turn everyday objects into your own interactive playground!

Potato Chip ScienceMonday, August 31Join us as we discover the experimental fun behind empty chip bags, potatoes, and, of course, potato chips! We’ll make a battery out of a potato and test the pH levels of various kinds of chips!

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SINGLE-DAY CAMPS (AGES 5-11)

Dinosaur Stomp!June 8–12Investigate creatures that roamed the Earth long ago. Dig for fossils, learn about dinosaurs, and make dinosaur tracks!

Space ExplorersJune 15–19 Curious about space? We’ll launch rockets, explore planets, and create our own space-worthy astronaut gear!

Eco ExplorersJune 22–26Investigate nature and experiment with what’s living in our yards, rivers, and forests. We’ll go on nature walks and make art with materials we collect!

Chemistry CrazeJuly 6–10From gooey slime to color-changing liquids, we’ll unleash the hidden potential of substances all around us!

Jr. SpyJuly 13–17 Explore the world of spies, secret messages, and codes. Create undercover tools to help you look around corners and see behind you!

Can You Dig It?July 20–24Analyze fossils like a paleontologist, collect rocks like a geologist, and study creepy crawlies like an entomologist!

Master BuilderJuly 27–31Explore building materials from LEGO®s to cardboard to toothpicks as you design like an engineer and architect.

Kitchen ChemistryAugust 3–7Like playing with your food? Explore solutions, reactions, and more while you create edible science experiments that are sure to wow your senses!

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Ready, Set, Build!June 8–12Calling all architects and engineers in the making! Design with blocks, LEGO®s, food, and more while we explore how structures are built.

Curious ChemistJune 15–19 Explore chemistry with slime, volcanoes, and even rockets! Uncover the hidden potential of substances all around us.

Artists at WorkJune 22–26Forget the crayons! Become an expert artist by creating paints, designing sculptures, and making your own erupting masterpieces.

Science of SummerJune 29–July 3Track the weather, cool off with water games, and enjoy chilled, homemade treats. We’ll end the week with an explosive light show!

Outer Space AdventureJuly 6–10Suit up as we investigate the wonders of outer space! Explore the solar system by creating telescopes, designing planets, and learning about real astronauts.

Nature InvestigatorsJuly 13–17Explore the great outdoors as we examine bugs, investigate the water cycle, and grow our own plants. We’ll take nature walks each day, too!

On the FarmJuly 20–24 Come explore the science of farming—from growing crops to raising animals! Put your skills to work by planting your own crops in this week of farm fun.

Community HelpersJuly 27–31 Get ready to put out fires, deliver mail, treat patients, and more! Find out about jobs that make a real difference.

Fairytale ScienceAugust 3–7It’s time to wish upon a star! Save Humpty Dumpty from the wall, become royal like Cinderella, and grow a beanstalk like Jack!

Sheriff Callie’s Wild WestAugust 10–14 Join Sheriff Callie’s crew to watch over Nice and Friendly Corners! Explore the old frontier, observe animals and vegetation, and become a deputy sheriff!

Dinosaur SafariAugust 17–21Get prehistoric by investigating the life of dinosaurs. Stomp around while learning about dino diets, fossils, and extinction!

Around the WorldAugust 24–28Pack your bags for a wild adventure! Travel to different locations around the world by researching various landscapes, climate, vegetation, and more!

Art AdventureAugust 10–14Science and art have more in common than you think! Use scientific inquiry to make your own art supplies, experiment with new techniques, and make art out of science experiments!

Superhero ScienceAugust 17–21Come investigate the science behind your favorite superheroes’ powers! Experiment with invisibility, super-strength, and moving objects without touching them!

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Secret FormulasJune 8–12Take your chemistry skills to the max in this week of hands-on fun! Discover the perfect slime recipe and experiment with open-source cola recipes!

Advanced LEGO® RoboticsJune 15–19Design awesome robots using the LEGO® EV3 system! Build and program robots to complete increasingly complex tasks as the week goes on!

Advanced Video GamesJune 22–26Level up your gaming skills by designing your very own 3-D game in the KODU platform. Discover the history and science of video games to inspire you!

Science of MarvelJuly 6–10 Investigate the science behind Marvel characters, from Iron Man’s suit to Captain Marvel’s photon blasts. Create your own superhero personality and story!

Hogwarts AdventureJuly 13–17Discover the magic of science by levitating objects, making potions, and practicing your Quidditch skills. Sort into houses and earn points to compete for the House Cup! Get ready to make some serious magic!

Advanced Techno CityJuly 20–24Create the city of your dreams! In this hands-on camp, you’ll combine science and imagination to construct and light up your own metropolis! Learn about the world of design, electricity, circuits, and more!

Movie MagicJuly 27–31Put your own movie script together and explore lighting, sound effects, and more! You’ll experience acting, directing, and editing in this spectacular hands-on movie-making camp.

Hogwarts AdventureJune 8–12Discover the magic and mystery of science as we levitate objects, make potions, and learn about fantastic beasts. You’ll be sorted into houses and compete for the House Cup!

Video Game ScienceJune 15–19 & July 6–10Learn “Scratch” programming to build your own video game as you explore video game history and design. Test your skills on a variety of gaming platforms, then show off your creation in our video game showcase!

LEGO® RoboticsJune 22–26 & July 13–17 Using sensors and gears, you’ll design and build a moving robot and use the LEGO® WeDo system to explore challenges and find solutions to improve your design!

Concotions & ReactionsJuly 20–24Grab your goggles and lab coat! Explore the science behind luminescence, dry ice, and endothermic reactions! Mix, pour, and stir your way to creating amazing concoctions.

Best Commercial Ever!July 27–31Become a writer, director, and actor as you make your own commercials. Analyze the psychology of advertisements while you master filming and editing through fun challenges.

Science of ArtAugust 3–7Create art through fun science experiments! Apply the laws of physics to create splatter art, and use chemistry to make your own watercolors. Let science be your muse!

Techno CityAugust 10–14In this hands-on camp, use science and imagination to construct and light up your own metropolis! Build a city of the future, of the past, or create a fictional world all your own!

Cardboard ArcadeAugust 17–21 Create a cardboard arcade as a class with a combination of creativity, construction, mechanics, and the design process! Let others test out your games at a weekend showcase with tokens, tickets, and prizes!

Science of AnimationAugust 3–7Explore the technology and innovation behind animation, including basic zoetropes, stop motion, and more. Put your skills to the test when you create an animated short of your own design!

Zombie ScienceAugust 10–14We’ll explore the field of epidemiology and use science to predict the spread of hypothetical infectious diseases! Analyze “zombie blood” and develop an antidote before the infection spreads!

Shutter BugsAugust 17–21 Love to take pictures? Come explore a camp fit for a photography enthusiast! Practice taking lots of different types of photos as you explore the science behind having the right lighting, special effects, zoom, and pixels.

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Think Tank Camps

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Experience Summer L.A.B.S. Camps for ages 11-14 in our youth maker space, Think Tank!

Geared toward older learners, these camps are an exclusive opportunity to mix your imagination with your ingenuity to make real things using real tools!

Make with WoodJune 8–12Sawing, drilling, and nailing are all on the docket in this camp! Learn the skills necessary to build with wood and make things like marble mazes, boxes, and a candy dispenser!

Slime EntrepreneurJune 15–19Create your own unique polymers, slimes, and floam while studying chemical reactions! Learn how to start your own slime business, design your own packaging, and advertise!

Inked Up!June 22–26Practice stamp-making and embossing, screen print your logo on a t-shirt or bag, make temporary tattoos, and more! Dive in deep toall things ink and embrace the mess in this camp!

Science VloggingJuly 6–10Join us to get hands-on experience using recording equipment and video-editing software! Invent a persona and practice your video-making technique!

Renewable ElectriCITYJuly 13–17Work together to build a city and overcome challenges to its growth. Learn how renewable energy can power your city with sun, wind, and water!

Ultimate Video GamesJuly 20–24Throughout the week, you’ll plan, design, and develop a video game in the Unity game engine. At the end of the week, you can show off your game in our video game showcase!

Pinball & ArcadeJuly 27–31Learn about the science behind pinball and other arcade machines! Explore launchers, integrate lighting, and showcase your own creation by turning Think Tank into an arcade!

Escape ArtistAugust 3–7Got what it takes to escape? Throughout the week, you’ll visit a local escape room, solve and build puzzles of your own, then work with your group to design an escape room for others to solve!

Turn it Up!August 10–14Learn the science of sound and use it to build an instrument! Write your own theme song and program it into a circuit board. Build a speaker, wire it up, and create housing for your boom box to blast your song!

Hidden ElectricityAugust 17–21Learn how to use electricity and magnetism to make circuits that communicate with each other. Practice your engineering design skills to hide your circuits and make your projects look like magic!

Register by mail: Impression 5 Science Center, 200 Museum Drive, Lansing, MI 48933

Phone: (517) 485-8116, ext. 132 / Online: impression5.org

Please fill out a separate registration form for each child enrolling. Circle your choice of camps below.

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2020 Summer L.A.B.S. Camps Registration Form

Ages 5-11: Week-Long/Full Day

Cost: $220/Member* $280/Not-yet Member

Single-Day/Full DayJune 29 - July 3 Aug. 24 - Sept. 4

Cost: $60/Member $75/Not-yet Member

Ages 3-5: Week-Long/Half Day

Cost: $115/Member $145/Not-yet Member

Think Tank Camps Ages 11-14: Week-Long/Full Day

Cost: $220/Member* $280/Not-yet Member

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LEGO® RoboticsJune 22-26

June 29-July 3

June 29

June 30

Science of Summer

July 1

Colorific Science

Towers & Forts

July 2

Sunsational Science

July 3

July 6-10 Outer Space Adventure Chemistry Craze Video Game Science Science of Marvel

July 13-17 Nature Investigators Jr. Spy LEGO® Robotics Hogwarts Adventure

July 20-24 On the Farm Can You Dig It? Advanced Techno City

July 27-31 Best Commercial Ever!

August 3-7 Science of Art

August 10-14 Techno City

August 17-21

August 24 Ready, Set, Race!

August 25

Community Helpers Master Builder

LEGO® Builder

Movie Magic

August 26

Fairytale Science Kitchen Chemistry

Mission Impossible

Science of Animation

August 27

Sheriff Callie’s Wild West Art Adventure

Geocaching

Zombie Science

August 28

Dinosaur Safari Superhero Science

Crack the Code

Shutter Bugs

Artists at Work

Inside OutThrowing Things

Concoctions & Reactions

Cardboard Arcade

Science Vlogging

Renewable ElectriCITY

Ultimate Video Games

Pinball & Arcade

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August 31 Potato Chip Science

September 1 Sticky Science

September 2 Extreme Energy

September 3 Do Try this at Home

September 4 Get Soaked Up!

Escape Artist

Turn it Up!

Hidden Electricity

Eco Explorers Advanced Video Games Inked Up!

$Video Game ScienceJune 15-19 Curious Chemist Space Explorers Advanced LEGO® Robotics Slime Entrepreneur

$Hogwarts AdventureJune 8-12 Ready, Set, Build! Dinosaur Stomp! Secret Formulas Make with Wood

$August 24-28 Around the World

Registration opens March 18!

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Register for Summer L.A.B.S. Camps today—space is limited!

Click: impression5.orgCall: (517) 485-8116, ext. 132 Mail: 200 Museum Drive, Lansing, MI 48933

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